Neil and Raffi

My Mom is a fabulous woman of God...she's also a preschool teacher. She's influenced my life in way more ways than I can count.

Musically however there have been two main ways...Neil Young and Raffi. That's right, the "Grand Daddy of Grunge" and one of Canada's most beloved children's entertainers.

Here is my opinion. Raffi is not just for 4 year olds. He's got some really profound stuff. Ok maybe not "Banana Phone". (Although it is dangerously catchy). I'd like to share my all time favorite Raffi song. I find myself worshiping on a deep level when I sing this song. It's simple and it's true. It's called...

Thanks a lot

Thanks a lot. Thanks for the sun in the sky.
Thanks a lot. Thanks for the clouds so high.

Thanks a lot. Thanks for the whispering wind.
Thanks a lot. Thanks for the birds in spring.

Thanks a lot. Thanks for the moon lit night.
Thanks a lot. Thanks for the stars so bright.

Thanks a lot. Thanks for the wonder in me.
Thanks a lot. Thanks for the way I feel.

Thanks for the animals.
Thanks for the land.
Thanks for the people everywhere.

Thanks a lot. Thanks for all I've got.

It's a lot more profound when you hear it coming from Raffi himself. BUT if you must hear it now, you can check out some random guy named matthew singing it on his blog. Gotta love the internet!
http://matthew.castpost.com/172834.html